Monthly Archives: November 2025

Ask The Editors: Sprung Versus Unsprung Weight Explained

ATV tech - explaining what sprung versus unsprung weight means

Does sprung versus unspring matter? Sure does. Dear ATVC: Last week’s question and answer about centralization of mass was interesting but you never mentioned that another reason engine location is such a big deal is because it’s sprung weight. Can you explain this concept a bit? You’re absolutely right and sure can. So we typically… read more